Salary:  c.€100,000 per annum, negotiable dependent on experience

Type:  Full-time, permanent

Location:  Castleriver House, (1st Floor), 14/15 Parliament Square, Dublin 2. Whilst the role is hybrid, this is a key leadership position requiring the post holder to be visible and present in the Dublin office and for meetings in the city at least 2-3 days per week.

About our client

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is Ireland's oldest and largest independent human rights organisation. Fully independent of government and fearless in its advocacy for human rights, ICCL has a long and successful track record in defending human rights and civil liberties and has been at the forefront of all the key human rights debates in Irish society over almost five decades. In all of its work, ICCL is passionate in its determination to bring about a fairer and more equal Ireland, where all rights are guaranteed without exception and where the State and other powerful interests are held to account.

About the role

A rare and exciting opportunity has now arisen to lead ICCL as Executive Director. The role is the most senior position within ICCL and the public face of the organisation, responsible for the successful direction and management of ICCL whilst providing thought leadership, advocacy and voice to civil and human rights in Ireland and on the international stage. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of ICCL.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Board and senior management team to:

• deliver the mission, vision and strategy of the organisation
• manage the operations of ICCL including policy development, programmes and services, finances and staffing
• build and develop ICCL's networks and key relationships
• raise funds to support ICCL's work and maintain relationships with ICCL's funders and supporters.

If you are:

• an inspiring leader with expertise in human rights, civil liberties and/or equality
• an experienced senior manager with the skills to lead a small and committed organisation
• a compelling and influential communicator, used to engaging with high-level stakeholders and
• your values and ethics align with ICCL

then this could be the role for you!

APPLICATION DETAILS

To apply for this position, fill out this form to get the full job description, candidate information pack, and application details.

If you have further questions, email recruitment@cciexecutivesearch.ie, using Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) — Executive Director as the subject of your email.

The recruitment campaign for this position is being managed exclusively on behalf of Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) by non-profit specialist recruitment consultancy CCI Executive Search.

It is CCI's policy to ensure that as much accommodation as possible is provided to facilitate the participation of individuals with special needs in the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require any specific accommodations, please let us know.

Deadline for applications: 10/02/2025 15:00